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Africa-Press – Malawi. <\/strong><\/span>Tabitha Chawinga has jokingly pleaded with the Super Falcons not to inflict a heavy defeat on Malawi at the 2026 Women\u2019s Africa Cup of Nations.
\nThe Scorchers, who will be making their debut at the tournament, will face the defending champions in their opening fixture at the Al Madina Stadium, Rabat on Tuesday, 28 August.<\/p>\n

It will be the first-ever meeting between both countries.<\/p>\n

The Super Falcons are overwhelming favourites to win the contest.<\/p>\n

Chawinga, who is the captain of the Malawi team, want Justine Madugu\u2019s side to take things easy against them.<\/p>\n

\u201cSuper Falcons need to calm down. Do not give us 5-0, please. 1-0 is enough,\u201d Chawinga, who plays for French club, Olympic Lyon said during a webinar organised by the Confederation of African Football (CAF).<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Malawi<\/span> Follow Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Malawi. Tabitha Chawinga has jokingly pleaded with the Super Falcons not to inflict a heavy defeat on Malawi at the 2026 Women\u2019s Africa Cup of Nations. 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